1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Maestro | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |